🔗 Share this article Disaster Strikes as 4 Killed During Mourning for Kenyan Opposition Leader Raila Odinga A quartet of persons perished in the capital city when armed personnel opened fire and deployed teargas to disperse enormous assemblies at a sports arena where opposition leader Raila Odinga's remains was displayed for homage. Political Figure Honored The statesman, who remained a major force in the country's governance for many years, died on midweek at 80 years old while receiving medical treatment in the subcontinent. He campaigned vigorously for political pluralism, and we are enjoying those freedoms today because of his efforts. Turmoil Breaks Out at Venue Countless followers assembled on the streets from sunrise, with mayhem occurring when a large crowd broke through a gate at Nairobi's main stadium, prompting armed forces to discharge weapons upward. Two people lost their lives to gunfire at the venue Fatalities subsequently increased to four Scores of people sustained injuries Police deployed chemical agents to clear countless grievers Airport Event and Government Building Confrontation Previously that day, numerous of supporters briefly stormed Nairobi's international airport, halting a official event where the head of state and dignitaries were welcoming Odinga's body with armed forces tribute. This situation caused a two-hour suspension of flight activities. Crowds also occupied surrounding thoroughfares and attempted to breach parliament, where the authorities had originally scheduled the public viewing. Political Heritage and Ethnic Support Though mainly known as an government critic, Odinga became senior minister in 2008 and also formed a agreement with the president last year in a political journey characterized by evolving coalitions. He inspired intense commitment among adherents, especially in his Luo community based in the nation's western region, many of whom maintain he was prevented from obtaining the nation's leadership by election irregularities. Numerous of Odinga's mourners, who were unborn in 1991 when Kenya became a multi-faction governance, expressed respect to Odinga's contributions as an activist.